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From babies to teens – all children deserve a place to call home and the right person to care for them. We welcome discussion about Oxfordshire County Council’s Fostering Service and will always seek to answer your queries and pass your feedback on to the relevant person or department. However, we may remove postings that do not observe the following:

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07/09/2026

💙 It's always special to see new ways to celebrate the children, families touched by fostering and adoption.

Rosanna Driver from Banbury has launched Olivia's Little Joys, a greeting card company designed to recognise the unique experiences and milestones of those in children's social care. ✨

The illustrations are lovely, helping to mark these journeys with thoughtfulness and inclusivity.

We think this is a wonderful idea and wanted to share it 💙

Read more below. 👇

https://brnw.ch/21x5vA0

01/09/2026

Pop by and see us at Millets Farm, tomorrow!🐑

Kicking off our first drop-in session of the new season, we'll be at Millets from 1pm to 3pm.

📍Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Road, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB

As always, come along for an informal chat and find out more about the different fostering opportunities available from the practicalities and support available to the different ways you can get involved.

We've also heard that Millets does excellent cake and has lots of farm animals to meet, so there are plenty of reasons to visit! 😊

27/08/2026

🍎📚 Wishing every child and young person returning to school this September the very best for the new term.

A new school year brings fresh opportunities, new friendships, and exciting experiences — though it can also bring a few nerves.

For children in foster care, the encouragement and support from trusted adults, teachers, and friends can make all the difference as they settle back into the classroom.

Here’s to a year filled with confidence, kindness, achievement, and moments to be proud of for all. 🌟

20/08/2026

This wasn't one of our fostering walk participants yesterday... although this very determined goose certainly seemed keen to join in! 🪿

After following walkers along part of the route, it became an honorary member of the event. Sadly, we didn't provide it with a fostering information pack at the end.

19/08/2026

🎉 A fantastic evening with our fostering community at Blenheim Palace

Yesterday, more than 52 people came together for our annual Foster Walk at Blenheim Palace. Now in its third year, the event brought together foster carers, children, young people, supporters, and staff for an evening of connection, community, and enjoyment.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered. We’d also like to thank Blenheim Palace for hosting us and Barefoot Oxford for generously donating delicious brownies, which were enjoyed by all 🍫

Charlotte Davey, Assistant Director, County Services, said:

"It was fantastic to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Blenheim Palace during the Foster Walk. It was great to spend time with carers and young people, hear their experiences, and

Thank you again to everyone who helped make the event such a success. 💙

Blenheim Palace

14/08/2026

📖 Did you know?

Fostering in this country started as far back as 1853, meaning people have been opening their homes and supporting children for more than 170 years.

What started with local families helping children from a Cheshire workhouse has grown into a nationwide community of foster carers changing lives every day, including here in Oxfordshire.

Find more about fostering today: https://brnw.ch/21x4VsR

11/08/2026

Only one week to go until our annual Fostering Walk!

There's still time to book your free ticket and join us for a relaxed evening at Blenheim Palace.

With sunshine currently on the forecast, it's the perfect chance to enjoy an evening outdoors while connecting with other fostering families and chat with members of our fostering team.

The walk is approximately 45 minutes, so it's suitable for children and four-legged friends.

📅 Tuesday 18 August
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🔗https://brnw.ch/21x4Qq5

07/08/2026

☀️ Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference this summer?

Holiday respite foster carers provide short breaks for children and young people, giving them the chance to enjoy new experiences, build confidence, and create happy memories during the school holidays.

It's a flexible way to support local children while still working around your own commitments.

🔗https://brnw.ch/21x4L5P

24/07/2026

Continuing our overview of fostering roles, we're looking at short-term fostering.

Sometimes a child needs a safe, stable home while important decisions about their future are being made. Short-term foster carers provide care for children and young people for periods ranging from a few days up to two years.

Every placement is different, but short-term foster carers help children feel safe, supported, and valued while plans for their future take shape. 💙

23/07/2026

💙 Celebrating Fostering in Oxfordshire: Annual Walk at Blenheim Palace

📅 Tuesday 18 August, 5.30pm–7pm

Our Annual Fostering Walk at Blenheim Palace is just a few weeks away, and we'd love you to join us.

This free event is an opportunity to bring our fostering community together and celebrate the difference foster carers make to the lives of local children and young people.

Whether you're a foster carer, a child or young person in a fostering family, or simply want to support fostering in Oxfordshire, everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring family members, friends and even your four-legged companions along for the walk.

Places must be booked in advance https://brnw.ch/21x4nfa

Address

Ron Groves House, 23 Oxford Road
Kidlington
OX52BP

Telephone

+448007835724

Website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fostering

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